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Brazilian Air Force shoots down drug trafficking plane from Venezuela, killing 2

The Brazilian Air Force shot down a Venezuelan drug-trafficking plane on February 11, 2025, after it entered Brazil's airspace without responding to orders to land.
Two deceased pilots were found at the crash site along with a large quantity of drugs.
Brazil's actions signify a strong stance against transnational crime and unauthorized airspace incursions following the enforcement of Operation Ostium.
The Brazilian Air Force stated that lethal force was used only as a last resort after all other measures were ineffective.

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Breitbart

Brazilian Air Force Shoots Down Plane Allegedly Carrying Drugs from Venezuela

Brazil's Air Force announced that it shot down a plane allegedly carrying drugs that illegally entered its airspace from Venezuela, killing two pilots. The post Brazilian Air Force Shoots Down Plane Allegedly Carrying Drugs from Venezuela appeared first on Breitbart.

8 days ago·United States

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El Pais

Brazil shoots down a Venezuelan plane loaded with drugs on the Amazon

The Brazilian Air Force shot down a Venezuelan aircraft that illegally entered its territory after it ignored all orders and warnings to force its landing, according to the military institution. After being intercepted, the aircraft crashed into the Amazon jungle near Manaus. The two people on board died and the authorities located a drug shipment between the destroyed fuselage, according to a military helicopter displaced to the area. Authoriti…

8 days ago·Spain

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The Rio Times

Brazilian Air Force Downs Venezuelan Plane Carrying Drugs in Amazon

The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) intercepted and shot down a Venezuelan aircraft carrying drugs on February 11, 2025, after it illegally entered Brazil’s airspace. The operation, conducted near Manaus as part of the long-standing Operation Ostium, underscores Brazil’s intensified efforts to combat drug trafficking along its borders. The plane, lacking identification, crossed into Brazilian territory […]

9 days ago·Brazil

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Merco Press

Brazil shoots down clandestine aircraft carrying drugs

The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) Wednesday shot down a plane that clandestinely entered from Venezuela carrying drugs. The measure was within legal protocols, it was explained. The aircraft was intercepted and instructed to land but failed to comply.

9 days ago·Caracas, Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of

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Infobae

The Brazilian Air Force shot down a plane loaded with drugs from Venezuela that ignored landing orders

The exact model of the aircraft and the place where it was intercepted were not revealed. Federal Police agents participated in the inspection and found the bodies of two occupants.

9 days ago·Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Brazilian Air Force shoots down a plane allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela

By Marcia Reverdosa and Mauricio Torres, CNN en Español The Brazilian Air Force shot down a small plane on Tuesday that was allegedly carrying drugs and had entered the country illegally from Venezuela, the military said in a statement Wednesday. On Tuesday morning, the aircraft was detected after entering Brazilian airspace without permission, the Air Force said. It was then ordered to change its route to force it to land, it added. According t…

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